By admin, on August 20th, 2010%
BP strikes again, demanding that victims of their oil spill give up their rights in order to receive payments from the fund set up to compensate the victims of the largest oil spill in U.S. history. If you take money from the BP fund now, you can never sue BP for damages caused by their Gulf Coast oil spill. Thank you President Obama.
Now we all no that BP is no lover of constitutional rights, but the U.S. government? Didn’t President Obama play a key role in setting up this fund? Maybe that’s why he’s vacationing on the Northeast beaches instead of down South. This is a preview of BP oil leak victims face strings on $20bn spill fund – Telegraph . Read the full post (317 words, 2 images, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)
By admin, on July 7th, 2010%
 CW Stars Helping in the Coast - Zap2it I have heard many references to the younger generation and their willingness to volunteer. America’s teens possess unbridled passion and energy. In addition they can utilize technology in a far more effective way than their parents’ generation.
So I did a little digging, and here is what I found. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Corporation for National and Community Service, 55% of young people ages 12-18 volunteer their time for a cause. That is almost double the adult volunteer rate of only 29%. This is a preview of Teens and CW Stars Helping in the Gulf Coast Oil Spill . Read the full post (537 words, 2 images, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)
By admin, on June 24th, 2010%
This is part of an ongoing series of posts that highlight Gulf Coast Charities working with the victims of the BP oil spill.
 American Bird Conservancy-Gulf Coast Charities Over 100 years ago, Theodore Roosevelt created his second Federal Bird Reservation, which eventually became the Breton National Wildlife Refuge.
Roosevelt was an active outdoorsman and he wanted to preserve our natural resources for future generations. When his successor, William Taft, allowed federal lands to be leased to private oil companies, the former President Roosevelt was so outraged that he formed a third party to challenge Taft in the next election.
By admin, on June 24th, 2010%
 Soldiers in the War On Oil As the old saying goes, be careful what you ask for.
In response to the Gulf Coast oil spill, our government has reacted as a true political body. They have created a new layer of bureaucrats in charge of regulating the exploitation of our nation’s natural resources while maintaining a safe environment for our citizens.
According to the New York Times, this agency will be like a phoenix, rising out of the ashes of the old Minerals Management Service. In fact, the old single department will be replaced by three more departments. Now that’s getting your tax dollars’ worth!
By admin, on June 14th, 2010%
This is part of an ongoing series of posts that highlight Gulf Coast Charities working with the victims of the BP oil spill.
The Gulf Restoration Network (GRN) has been in existence since 1995. They are focused on protecting and preserving the natural resources of the Gulf Coast.
Their priorities, according to their site, focus on reducing and eliminating pollutants as well as protecting marine life and habitats. They represent five states and three nations.
Their site contains an insightful blog that has first-hand accounts and video of the destruction caused by the BP oil spill. They also have a “call to action” form letter that you can send to BP through their site.
By admin, on June 10th, 2010%
This is part of an ongoing series of posts that highlight Gulf Coast Charities working with the victims of the BP oil spill.
The Second Harvest Food Bank has been in the front lines offering relief in response to the BP oil spill. For 28 years this organization has been fighting hunger in southern Louisiana. Their mission is accomplished by warehousing food donations from the community and then distributing that food through their network of faith-based and nonprofit partners.
Already burdened by Hurricane Katrinia and the current recession, Second Harvest has expanded their efforts to include the victims of the BP oil spill.
By admin, on June 10th, 2010%
This is part of an ongoing series of posts that highlight Gulf Coast Charities working with the victims of the BP oil spill.
Catholic Charities is a respected institution that has a 4-STAR rating from charitynavigator.org. They have been instrumental in delivering aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina through 45 programs. Now they have expanded their charity by helping the victims of the BP oil spill.
According to their website, Catholic charities has provided substantial assistance since May 1st. Here are a few examples of their assistance:
- Over 7800 people have received emergency assistance
This is a preview of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans-Gulf Coast Charities . Read the full post (218 words, 2 images, estimated 52 secs reading time)
By admin, on June 10th, 2010%
This is part of an ongoing series of posts that highlight Gulf Coast Charities working with the victims of the BP oil spill.
 Lenny Kravitz at Gulf Aid Benefit Concert We’ve had quite a bit of interest by people looking to help. Way to go!
But people have reservations about blindly donating money, and scam artists are everywhere. So we thought we could do some legwork for you. Our goal is to help you find a reputable charity that will use your donations to benefit the Gulf Coast communities affected by the BP oil spill.
By admin, on June 9th, 2010%
 Florida Bracing for BP's Oil Spill It looks like Florida is being proactive about the oil spill that is reaching their shores. Not the usual actions you would expect from politicians.
Florida has assembled a panel of government officials and private citizens, which has put forth an interesting concept. Get a bunch of money, a billion or so, from BP upfront. Then the state can allocate these resources as needed.
I’m no believer in efficient government, but judging from the past actions of BP (see post) this might be a good idea. Since BP usually skirts its responsibilities and has created a despicable trail of indictments, small payoffs, and Congressional investigations, Florida may be on to something. This is a preview of Panel Meeting To Aid Fla. Businesses Hurt By Oil – cbs4.com . Read the full post (455 words, 2 images, estimated 1:49 mins reading time)
By admin, on June 8th, 2010%
 Gulf Fishermen Turn to Charities So soon after Katrina, our Gulf Coast residents find themselves turning to charity in order to survive. But an alarming trend highlighted in this article is the relatively small amount of donations that have reached the coast.
I know that some people consider this BP’s problem, so they are not as motivated to help the victims of the oil spill. But as we have seen in past disasters, big business usually finds a way to shirk their greater responsibilities. Remember Exxon’s statement of innocence about the sustained environmental damage to the Alaskan coast? (see post)
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